What is the cheapest way to get from West Chester to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from West Chester to Amherst is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Chester to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from West Chester to Amherst is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between West Chester and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & Darlington St and arriving at Amherst College via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station, Union Station Bay 10 and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between West Chester and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from West Chester to Amherst. However, there are services departing from 69th St Transit Center and arriving at Northampton via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from West Chester to Amherst?

The distance between West Chester and Amherst is 282 miles. The road distance is 272.6 miles.

How do I travel from West Chester to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from West Chester to Amherst without a car is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from West Chester to Amherst?

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from West Chester to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Chester to Amherst bus from?

West Chester to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the West Chester to Amherst train from?

West Chester to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from West Chester to Amherst?

The best way to get from West Chester to Amherst is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the West Chester to Amherst bus arrive?

West Chester to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.

Where does the West Chester to Amherst train arrive?

West Chester to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.

Can I drive from West Chester to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to Amherst is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from West Chester to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 38+ hotels available in Amherst.

West Chester to Amherst - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 8 ways to get from West Chester to Amherst by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
9h 26m
$82–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
10h 19m
$48–95
Drive 271 mi
1. Drive from West Chester to Amherstcar 271 mi
5h 34m
$50–72
Line 104 bus, fly to Bradley International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
3. Take the train from Windsor Locks to Springfieldtrain
4. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus
5. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Community Health Ctrbus
8h 16m
$71–436
Bus via New York (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
10h 44m
$52–103
Fly to Albany County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus
8h 37m
$117–688
Line 104 bus, fly to Worcester Regional Airport, line 2 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
3. Take the bus from Worcester Airport to Central Hubbus
4. Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Studio Arts Buildingbus
8h 38m
$79–436
Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain
3. Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus
9h 47m
$196–985

West Chester to Amherst by bus, subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)

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9h 26mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.3 mi
Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 56m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Springfield Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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